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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.76, 30,439.08 and 12,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.76, 30,439.08 and 12,629.76 is: 17,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.76 : 30,439.08 = 12,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.76/30,439.08 = 12,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.76x = 30,439.08 × 12,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.76x = 384,438,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,438,275.02/22,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.55

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